Chest Push with Run Release

Muscle Groups

Primary Muscles:

chest

Secondary Muscles:

abdominals shoulders triceps

Exercise Demonstration

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Description:

Begin in an athletic stance with the knees bent, hips back, and back flat. Hold the medicine ball near your legs. This will be your starting position. While taking your first step draw the medicine ball into your chest. As you take the second step, explosively push the ball forward, immediately sprinting for 10 yards after the release. If you are really fast, you can catch your own pass!

Exercise Information

Category: plyometrics
Equipment: medicine ball
Level: beginner
Force Type: push
Mechanic: compound